This is Rotary (An Orientation for New Members) Rotary Club of Selma, Alabama District 6880.

This is Rotary(An Orientation for New Members)

Rotary Club of Selma, AlabamaRotary Club of Selma, Alabama

District 6880District 6880

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What is Rotary

Rotary is an organization of business Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united world-and professional persons united world-wide who provide humanitarian service, wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.peace in the world.

The object of Rotary is “to encourage The object of Rotary is “to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.”of worthy enterprise.”

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Rotary is an International Organization

There are over 33,000 clubs grouped into There are over 33,000 clubs grouped into 530 districts in over 200 countries through- 530 districts in over 200 countries through- out the world. Membership is over 1.2 out the world. Membership is over 1.2 million.million.

Our club, The Rotary Club of Selma, Our club, The Rotary Club of Selma, Alabama is in District 6880 which is Alabama is in District 6880 which is comprised of 49 clubs with 2,800 members.comprised of 49 clubs with 2,800 members.

The district covers the Southern half of The district covers the Southern half of Alabama.Alabama.

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Rotary International is governed by Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors a president and a board of directors

elected from all over the world.elected from all over the world.

Annually each district elects a district governor

2011-2012 District Governor – Tom Mann

2011-2012 Rotary International President

Kalyan Banerjee

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In the beginning…

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.1905, by Paul P. Harris.

The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

Growth began immediately. Less that 15 years later there were over 1,000 clubs around the world.

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What is Rotary

Rotary is an organization of business Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united world-and professional persons united world-wide who provide humanitarian service, wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.peace in the world.

The object of Rotary is “to encourage The object of Rotary is “to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.”of worthy enterprise.”

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Service Above Self

Rotary was not long to recognize that Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.together — there needed to be a purpose.

The first service project was a to buy a The first service project was a to buy a new horse for a preacher whose horse new horse for a preacher whose horse had died in Chicago.had died in Chicago.

Rotary became the world’s first service Rotary became the world’s first service club.club.

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Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalSignificant Dates – Early YearsSignificant Dates – Early Years

1905 1905 First Rotary club organized in Chicago,First Rotary club organized in Chicago, Illinois, USAIllinois, USA

1908 1908 Second club formed in San Francisco, California, USASecond club formed in San Francisco, California, USA

1910 1910 First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA

1912 1912 The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the first club outside the United States to be first club outside the United States to be

officially chartered. officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910.)(The club was formed in 1910.)

1917 1917 Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, establishedestablished

1932 1932 4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor

1945 1945 Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San FranciscoFrancisco

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Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalSignificant Dates – Recent YearsSignificant Dates – Recent Years

19891989  Rotary opens membership to women worldwide  Rotary opens membership to women worldwide

19901990  Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union  Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union

19941994  Western Hemisphere declared polio-free  Western Hemisphere declared polio-free

19991999  Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict   Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution establishedResolution established

22000000  Western Pacific declared polio-free  Western Pacific declared polio-free

20012001  30,000th Rotary club chartered  30,000th Rotary club chartered

20022002  Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars  Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars begin studybegin study

20032003  Rotarians raise more than US$118 million to support the final   Rotarians raise more than US$118 million to support the final stages stages of polio eradicationof polio eradication

2005 2005 Rotary Celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA Rotary Celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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The Rotary Club of

Selma, Alabama

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The Rotary Club of Selma, Alabama History

Chartered Chartered 1916 1916

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Montgomery, AlabamaMontgomery, Alabama

Thurman L. McGill – First PresidentThurman L. McGill – First President

5 District Governors from our club5 District Governors from our club

45 45 members – as of 6/2011members – as of 6/2011

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Selma Rotary PresidentsSelma Rotary PresidentsPast Presidents - Active MembersPast Presidents - Active Members

Bill GambleBill Gamble Catesby ap R. JonesCatesby ap R. Jones Mike JungMike Jung Bob KelleyBob Kelley Ramsey KnightRamsey Knight Ed McCurdyEd McCurdy McNair RamseyMcNair Ramsey Allen ReevesAllen Reeves Art ScrogginsArt Scroggins Beau BoydBeau Boyd

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District GovernorsDistrict Governors

SelmaSelma Rotary has been the home club of the Rotary has been the home club of the

6880 District Governor on 6880 District Governor on 55 occasions. occasions.

1919-19201919-1920 Truman L. McGillTruman L. McGill 1929-19301929-1930 Morgan RichardsMorgan Richards 1935-19361935-1936 J.A. LeeJ.A. Lee 1953-19541953-1954 Paul M. GristPaul M. Grist 2002-20032002-2003 Robert J. KelleyRobert J. Kelley

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The Rotary Club of SelmaSelma A Service Club from BeginningA Service Club from Beginning

Built a bridge for handicapped Built a bridge for handicapped Planted trees in Median Strip on Hwy 80 Planted trees in Median Strip on Hwy 80 Built a Gym at Camp Grist Built a Gym at Camp Grist Supported Easter Seals/Camp ASCCASupported Easter Seals/Camp ASCCAHelp build homes for Habitat for HumanityHelp build homes for Habitat for HumanityDeliver Meals on Wheels for the ElderlyDeliver Meals on Wheels for the ElderlyRecognize a local Citizen of the YearRecognize a local Citizen of the Year

“Service Above Self”

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The Rotary Club of SelmaSelma Service Continues TodayService Continues Today

Boy Scouts School Program

Chamber of Commerce

Selma Public Library

Interact and Rotaract Clubs

United Way

Adopt-a-School (Byrd Elementary)

Salvation Army

YMCA

Scholarship for Students

“Service Above Self”

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Board of DirectorsThe The 2006-20072006-2007 Board of Directors of the Rotary Board of Directors of the Rotary

Club of Selma are as follows:Club of Selma are as follows: President: John NettlesJohn Nettles

President-elect: Renee Wilkerson

Vice President: Tommy AtchisonTommy Atchison

Past President: Beau BoydBeau Boyd

Secretary: Ray ThomasRay Thomas

Treasurer: Manera ScearcyManera Scearcy

Sgt. At Arms: Leith Wilson Leith Wilson

Board of Directors: Alston Fitts Zet Ncube Bob Kelley Eric Roberts

A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms.

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The Rotary Club of SelmaSelma

Projects

Major fund-raisers are:

Selma Rotary BarbecueSelma Rotary Barbecue Selma Rotary Tail Gate’n and Fundraise’nSelma Rotary Tail Gate’n and Fundraise’n

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Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.worthy enterprise.

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Object of Rotary

First. The development of acquaintance as First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;an opportunity for service;

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Object of Rotary

Second. High ethical standards in Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;serve society;

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Object of Rotary

Third. The application of the ideal of Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;personal, business and community life;

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Object of Rotary

Fourth. The advancement of international Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal and professional people united in the ideal of service.of service.

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Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Community Service Every Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live.

Vocational Service The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

International Service Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world

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Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 1– Focuses on Membership.

– Committees include Attendance and Classification, New Members, Firesides, Club History, Bulletins and Website, and Nominations.

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Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 2 – Plans for effective Meetings.

– Committees may include Programs, Publicity (Public Image of Rotary), Welcome and Fellowship, Club Extension and Inter club relations, and Sargent at Arms, Public Relations

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Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 3

- Encourages and supports the members of our club.

- Committees include Birthdays and Anniversaries, Phone, Special Services.

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Vocational Service

The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

Vocational Service

– Committees include Employer/Employee Relations, Rural-Urban Meeting, and Student Programs.

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Community Service

Every Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live.

Community Service

– Multiple Community Service Projects.– Camp Grist Clean-up DayCamp Grist Clean-up Day

– Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity

– Girls Rotary Softball TeamGirls Rotary Softball Team

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International Service

Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world

International Service

– Committees include Rotary Foundation

– World Community Service

– International Exchange

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The Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:

in our communityin our community

in neighboring towns and countiesin neighboring towns and counties

around the Worldaround the World

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The Privileges in RotaryThe privilege of GIVING SERVICE to The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community. your community.The privilege of DEVELOPING The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding.understanding.The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotarythrough the common bond of Rotary..

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Your Obligations in Rotary

ParticipationParticipationTo be a Rotarian you must give of your To be a Rotarian you must give of your

time and talents:time and talents: Support ethical business practicesSupport ethical business practices Support The Rotary FoundationSupport The Rotary Foundation Pursue new members to be the hands of ServicePursue new members to be the hands of Service

in our Clubin our Club in community workin community work in fellowship and social functionsin fellowship and social functions in club and district activities.in club and district activities.

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Your Obligations in Rotarycan be categorized in three ways

1.PARTICIPATION1.PARTICIPATION2.ATTENDANCE2.ATTENDANCE3.FINANCIAL OBLIGATION3.FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

(1)(1) PARTICIPATIONPARTICIPATION

To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:in community workin community workin social functionsin social functionsin Club, District and International activitiesin Club, District and International activities

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND YOUR ANNUAL DISTRICTPLAN NOW TO ATTEND YOUR ANNUAL DISTRICTASSEMBLY AND CONFERENCE.ASSEMBLY AND CONFERENCE.

(2)(2) ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE

100% attendance is urged and honored in Rotary. This goal can be100% attendance is urged and honored in Rotary. This goal can beachieved by attending each weekly meeting of our Club or by makingachieved by attending each weekly meeting of our Club or by makingup at another Rotary Club or RI Interact/Rotaract Club, Districtup at another Rotary Club or RI Interact/Rotaract Club, DistrictAssembly or Conference or a Rotary International Convention.Assembly or Conference or a Rotary International Convention.On line make up at On line make up at www.rotaryeclubone.orgWhile on vacation or a business trip find the nearest Rotary Club at the RI web site While on vacation or a business trip find the nearest Rotary Club at the RI web site www.rotary.org

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(3)YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

Current ExpensesCurrent Expenses Rotary Dues with MealsRotary Dues with Meals $ 560.00/year**$ 560.00/year** Initiation FeeInitiation Fee $ 50.00 $ 50.00 District DuesDistrict Dues $ $ 34.0034.00 /year /year Rotarian MagazineRotarian Magazine $ 12.00/year $ 12.00/year Liability InsuranceLiability Insurance $ 3.40/year $ 3.40/year Council on Legislation LevyCouncil on Legislation Levy $ 1.00/year $ 1.00/year Mandatory Ticket Sales $ 325.00/yearMandatory Ticket Sales $ 325.00/year

Total $ 939.40/yearTotal $ 939.40/year

Optional Donation to The Rotary Foundation Optional Donation to The Rotary Foundation $100/year$100/year Dues are billed in Dues are billed in quarterlyquarterly increments. increments. ** $560.00 includes all costs except Ticket Sales** $560.00 includes all costs except Ticket Sales and one time Initiation Fee.and one time Initiation Fee.

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PROCEDURES WHEN DUES PROCEDURES WHEN DUES ARE IN ARREARSARE IN ARREARS

1.1. The Treasurer prepares quarterly billings within four weeks of the The Treasurer prepares quarterly billings within four weeks of the beginning of each quarter.beginning of each quarter.

2.2. Bills are to be hand delivered or mailed to members and are payable on receipt Bills are to be hand delivered or mailed to members and are payable on receipt unless unless

special arrangements are made in advance with thespecial arrangements are made in advance with the Treasurer. It shall be the responsibility of the member to make said Treasurer. It shall be the responsibility of the member to make said arrangements with the Treasurer.arrangements with the Treasurer.

3.3. The Treasurer will write a letter or contact members with balances due after The Treasurer will write a letter or contact members with balances due after 30 days to notify them of amounts past due giving them 10 days to pay the 30 days to notify them of amounts past due giving them 10 days to pay the balance.balance.

4.4. Any balances due at the time of the next quarterly billing is assessed a 10% Any balances due at the time of the next quarterly billing is assessed a 10% late charge.late charge.

5.5. The Treasurer notifies the Board of members who are 60 days past due or more.The Treasurer notifies the Board of members who are 60 days past due or more.

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THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOOD WILL and 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?concerned?

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The Rotary Foundation

““World Peace through World Peace through Understanding”Understanding”

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The Rotary Club of SelmaSelma International Projects

With the assistance of With the assistance of The Rotary The Rotary FoundationFoundation, we have been able to assist , we have been able to assist many international projects to assist our many international projects to assist our neighbors.neighbors. Projects include:Projects include:

Water Well in South AmericaWater Well in South AmericaGroup Study Exchange to Foreign CountriesGroup Study Exchange to Foreign CountriesAmbassadorial Scholarship StudentsAmbassadorial Scholarship StudentsInternational Youth Exchange StudentsInternational Youth Exchange StudentsWorld Wide Polio EradicationWorld Wide Polio Eradication

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Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors

22 Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). (This simple step of support for the Rotary (This simple step of support for the Rotary Foundation donates $1000 to TRF on your death)Foundation donates $1000 to TRF on your death)

Selma Rotary has Selma Rotary has 1313 members and partners that are members and partners that are Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 or more donated) and Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 or more donated) and many Paul Harris Sustaining Members ($100 /year).many Paul Harris Sustaining Members ($100 /year).

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Selma MembersSelma Members

Paul AlexanderPaul AlexanderTommy AtchisonTommy AtchisonBeau BoydBeau BoydMike BrunerMike BrunerLee CalameLee CalameJimmy ElliotJimmy ElliotJim FikesJim FikesAlston FittsAlston FittsStephanie FridayStephanie FridayBill GambleBill GambleTroy HarvilleTroy HarvilleAmanda HenryAmanda HenryAmy HuffAmy HuffKirk JohnsonKirk Johnson

Catesby ap R. JonesCatesby ap R. JonesMike JungMike JungBarry KeelBarry KeelAlston KeithAlston KeithBob KelleyBob KelleyRamsey KnightRamsey KnightJeff LuncefordJeff LuncefordRay MathiewsRay MathiewsFred McCormickFred McCormickEd McCurdyEd McCurdyZet NcubeZet NcubeJohn NettlesJohn NettlesDennis Palmer Dennis Palmer David PowellDavid PowellMcNair RamseyMcNair RamseyAllen ReevesAllen Reeves

Eric RobertsEric RobertsArt ScrogginsArt ScrogginsManera SearcyManera SearcyKim SmithKim SmithLes SmithLes SmithCheck StephensCheck StephensAndy StewartAndy StewartBubba StoughBubba StoughTom TaylorTom TaylorRay ThomasRay ThomasRichard WaltersRichard Walters

Renee WilkersonRenee WilkersonLeith WilsonLeith WilsonBrett WoodBrett Wood

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SelmaSelma Rotary RotaryPaul Harris FellowsPaul Harris Fellows

1. Donnie Coffee1. Donnie Coffee2. Bob Kelley2. Bob Kelley3. Catesby ap C. Jones3. Catesby ap C. Jones4. C.O. Stephens4. C.O. Stephens5. Bill Gamble5. Bill Gamble6. John Crear6. John Crear7. Ramsey Knight7. Ramsey Knight8. Art Scroggins8. Art Scroggins9. Bob Myers 9. Bob Myers 10. Alston Fitts10. Alston Fitts11. Ron Stone11. Ron Stone12. Bubba Stough12. Bubba Stough13. Renee Wilkerson13. Renee Wilkerson

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Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors

Methods of donating include:Methods of donating include:

donating a small amount each quarter or donating a small amount each quarter or annually through “TRF-Direct” (TRF’s Credit annually through “TRF-Direct” (TRF’s Credit card auto-withdrawal program) see card auto-withdrawal program) see www.rotary.orgwww.rotary.org

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The Rotary Club of Selma Selma Exchanges

Group Study ExchangesGroup Study Exchanges Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-

Rotarian business or professional young people Rotarian business or professional young people visit our district to experience their profession in a visit our district to experience their profession in a new culture.new culture.

Visits are four weeks.Visits are four weeks. Many Selma Many Selma Rotarians have hosted visiting teams Rotarians have hosted visiting teams

from many countries.from many countries.

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The Rotary Club of Selma Selma Exchanges

Rotary Youth Exchange ProgramRotary Youth Exchange Program 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide.16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. 7,000 students participate worldwide.7,000 students participate worldwide. Our club hosts the student for one year.Our club hosts the student for one year. Rotarians host these young people in their Rotarians host these young people in their

homes for three to four months.homes for three to four months. Students become part of the family.Students become part of the family.

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The Rotary Club of Selma Selma Exchanges

Rotary Youth Exchange ProgramRotary Youth Exchange Program We have sent one or two students each year from We have sent one or two students each year from

our area for a one year stay or a three week short our area for a one year stay or a three week short stay to another culture. stay to another culture.

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The Rotary Club of Selma Selma New Member Packet Items

Certificate of MembershipCertificate of MembershipObject of RotaryObject of RotaryThe Four-Way TestThe Four-Way TestGetting Started in RotaryGetting Started in RotaryThe ABC’s of RotaryThe ABC’s of RotaryConstitution & Bylaws of the ClubConstitution & Bylaws of the ClubRotary Avenues of ServiceRotary Avenues of ServiceSelmaSelma Rotary Club Committees Rotary Club CommitteesProcess for Sponsoring New MembersProcess for Sponsoring New MembersClub Membership ListClub Membership ListRotary PinRotary Pin

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““Service Above Self”Service Above Self”

““Four Way Test”Four Way Test”of the things we think, say, and do…of the things we think, say, and do…

Is it the Is it the TRUTHTRUTH??Is it Is it FAIRFAIR to all concerned? to all concerned?

Will it Build Good-will & Better Will it Build Good-will & Better FriendshipsFriendships??Will it be Will it be BeneficialBeneficial to all concerned? to all concerned?

Welcome to the

Rotary Club of Selma, AlabamaRotary Club of Selma, Alabama

District 6880District 6880